TriCalm is the 100% steroid free ant itch, anti-burn and anti-sting get brought to us by Cosmederm Bioscience Inc. TriCalm is a non-greasy formula that contains Cosmederm-7 (a strontium compound element found in leafy green veggies). really like the greaseless formula and neutral smell of this gel; it is not offensive at all. Rafflecopter giveaway MORE >>

Trust for Public Lands Offers Green Gift Suggestions. What do you get for the friend or family member who insists they have everything? The Trust for Public Lands has a few suggestions, ranging from gifts for single or parenting city dwellers to gifts for nature lovers. Playing does more than shed pounds. Puppies have to do this. MORE >>

by Michael Smith (Veshengro) VICTORIA – B.C., Canada : Government funding is now available to support local food producers by encouraging British Columbians to shop for food produced in their own communities. The “Buy Local Program” will offer applicants matching funds from $5,000 to $100,000 to launch or expand local food marketing campaigns. MORE >>

You may not think that recycling needs any explanation. After all, how tough is it to return cans and bottles for their recycle value? Even easier, in most locations you can just put your recyclables in the appropriate collection bin for the local authorities to deal with? lot of household materials contain toxic chemicals, [.]. MORE >>

If ever an industry needed good PR, it’s coal. The industry can’t hope to promote its own coal export schemes in the Northwest so instead it buys support from local consulting and PR firms willing to do coal’s dirty work. Edelman. Berk Consulting. Seattle-based Berk Consulting takes coal money. Nyhus Communications. ECONorthwest. MORE >>